72134 ZIP Code — Roe, AR

Monroe County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72134 is located in Roe, Arkansas, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 43.01 square miles and serves a population of 582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72134

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $120,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,042. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72134 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

582

population

43.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72134 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72134

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72134. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roe	Acceptable
Roe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72026 Casscoe (8.4 mi) 72029 Clarendon (10.5 mi) 72041 De Valls Bluff (11.5 mi) 72069 Holly Grove (12.2 mi) 72038 Crocketts Bluff (12.7 mi) 72003 Almyra (15.7 mi) 72064 Hazen (16.3 mi) 72017 Biscoe (17.6 mi) 72021 Brinkley (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	582
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	095

Geography
Land area	43.01 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	34.6147
Longitude	-91.3674
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	64.0%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

582

Population

People per sq mi

48.3

Median age

$76,042

Median household income

$33,775

Per capita income

$120,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	127	21.8%
18 and over	455	78.2%
65 and over	83	14.3%
Median age	48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Black or African American 18.6%

Two or more races 7%

Group	Count	%
White	433	74.4%
Black or African American	108	18.6%
Two or more races	41	7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.6%	59.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	64.0%	26.9%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	11.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 33.2%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	33.2%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$76,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 35.7%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	58.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	25.3%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	76.9%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	58.7%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	51.4%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	17	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	61	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	15.1%
Households with children under 18	57	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	25.1%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.4%	17.8%
Married	58.3%	56.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.4%	15.4%
Divorced	21.9%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 16.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.4%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	62.2%
High school	20	24.4%
College / grad school	11	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.5%

Retail trade 17.5%

Wholesale trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Professional & management 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Construction 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.6%
Service	1.8%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	28.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 30.6%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	36.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	97	21.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.0%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	52.2%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	533	91.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	582	100.0%
Born in same state	580	99.7%
Born in different state	423	72.7%
Foreign born	2	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	125	21.5%
French	24	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	11	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	92.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72134

What city is ZIP code 72134 in?

ZIP code 72134 is primarily assigned to Roe, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72134 in?

ZIP code 72134 falls within Monroe County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72134?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72134 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72134 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 72134 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 72134 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 72134 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72134?

The median home value in ZIP code 72134 is $120,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72134 in?

ZIP code 72134 observes the CST timezone.